Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, easyJet or Norwegian?

easyJet: 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), up to 15 kg (33.1 lb). Norwegian: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), up to 15 kg (33.1 lb). easyJet allows the larger bag.

Do easyJet and Norwegian include a carry-on on basic economy?

easyJet: The standard fare includes only the under-seat bag. Norwegian: LowFare includes only a personal item that fits under the seat. LowFare+ and Flex add a 55 × 40 × 23 cm cabin bag.

Where do easyJet and Norwegian fly from?

easyJet's main hubs are London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN). Norwegian's are OSL, CPH, ARN, HEL. The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are easyJet and Norwegian partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (easyJet: none; Norwegian: none), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

U2 vs DY · 2026 comparison

easyJet vs Norwegian

easyJet wins on a bigger carry-on and a bigger personal item; Norwegian doesn't clearly win any category. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

easyJet

Wins 2 categories

A bigger carry-on
A bigger personal item

Norwegian

No clear category wins

Quick verdict

easyJet wins on a bigger carry-on and a bigger personal item; Norwegian doesn't clearly win any category. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: easyJet: 56 × 45 × 25 cm · Norwegian: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: easyJet: Costs extra on basic fares · Norwegian: Costs extra on basic fares

Side by side

	easyJet	Norwegian
Bags
Carry-on size	56 × 45 × 25 cm	55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Costs extra on basic fares	Costs extra on basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	15 kg (33.1 lb)	15 kg (33.1 lb)
Personal item	45 × 36 × 20 cm	40 × 30 × 20 cm
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	None	Norwegian Reward
Main hubs	LGW, LTN	OSL, CPH, ARN, HEL

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

easyJet allows a carry-on up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), and Norwegian up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), so easyJet's is roomier.

easyJet charges for it on its cheapest fare, while Norwegian charges for it on its cheapest fare.

Carry-on weight limits: 15 kg (33.1 lb) on easyJet, 15 kg (33.1 lb) on Norwegian.

Personal items: 45 × 36 × 20 cm (17.7 × 14.2 × 7.9 in) on easyJet, and 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) on Norwegian.

Basic economy

easyJet (Standard fare): The standard fare includes only the under-seat bag.

Norwegian (LowFare): LowFare includes only a personal item that fits under the seat. LowFare+ and Flex add a 55 × 40 × 23 cm cabin bag.

Loyalty and where they fly

easyJet is not in an alliance and Norwegian is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: none (easyJet) and Norwegian Reward (Norwegian).

easyJet's main hubs are London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN). Norwegian's are OSL, CPH, ARN, HEL. The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose easyJet if you want…

a bigger carry-on
a bigger personal item
nonstops from LGW, LTN

Choose Norwegian if you want…

nonstops from OSL, CPH, ARN

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.